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M4 NFM

1997 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

126,826 mi
Last recorded126,826 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 NFM
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2011 126,826 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front to rear brake pipes at various parts along pipe showing corrosion,advise monitering.

signs of leak at o/s tank area.

slight play n/s steering idler.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 126,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front to rear brake pipes at various parts along pipe showing corrosion,advise monitering.

signs of leak at o/s tank area.

slight play n/s steering idler.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 114,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 114,819 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 93,951 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 93,951 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 92,664 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 74,745 miles

NSF WIPER BLADE TORN AT EDGE

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

STONE SHIP DAMAGE TO OSF HEADLAMP LENSE AND FOGLIGHT LENSE

Pass 9 Jun 2008 74,745 miles

NSF WIPER BLADE TORN AT EDGE

STONE SHIP DAMAGE TO OSF HEADLAMP LENSE AND FOGLIGHT LENSE

Pass 19 Nov 2007 74,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 61,306 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 735?

Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
4,383
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
5,701
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,292
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,707
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,582
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,237
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M4 NFM is a 1997 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1997 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 117,541 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 735 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M4 NFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 735 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 29 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M4 NFM registered?

M4 NFM is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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